LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR TEACHERS (LET) REVIEWER

READINGS IN THE PHILIPPINE HISTORY

1. She was the symbol of the restoration of democracy and the takeover of the Marcos Dictatorship in 1986.
a. Melchora Aquino c. Gabriela Silang
b. Corazon Aquino. d. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

2. Magellan died in ___________________.

a. Bohol c. Cebu
b. Lapu Lapu City d. Mactan

3. Based on the text you have read in Philippine History, what is a travelogue?
a. Collections of facts based on history c. A story of different places
b. Collection of information from famous person d. Information visited by or experience by a traveler

4. It is the practice of verifying the authenticity of evidence by examining its physical characteristics;
consistency with the historical characteristics of the time when it was produced: and materials used for
evidence.
a. External Criticism c. Secondary Sources
b. Internal Criticism d. Primary Sources

5. The outfits of these people were red masks with white triangles and with maroon sash.
a. Kawal c. Bayani
b.Katipon c. Alipin

6. What was the alleged cause of the discovery of the Katipunan?

a. Paraphernalia at the Diario de Manila c. Discovery of the list of Katipunan Members
b. Patiño’s disclosure of the secrets of the Society d. A quarrel between Patiño and Dela Cruz

7. The “Island of Thieves” is also called as _________________________.

a. Islas de Filipinas c. Filipinas
b. Islas de los Ladrones d. Isla de Pintados

8. The Philippine National Anthem “Lupang Hinirang” was first known as ____________________.
a. Marcha de Magdalo c. Marcha Filipina Magdalo
b. Marcha Filipinas d. Marcha de Filipina

9. When Magellan died, what happened to the ship “Santiago”?

a. Abandoned c. Bombed
b. Burned d. Shipwrecked

10. Who is the author of Philippine Cartoons: Political Caricature of the American Era (1900-1941).
a. Fernando Amorsolo c. Jose P. Rizal
b. Alred McCoy d. Galiciano Apacible

11. These are characterized not by their format but rather by the information they convey and their
relationship to the research question. They include letters, diaries, journals, newspapers, photographs, and
other immediate accounts. The interpretation and evaluation of these sources becomes the basis for
research.

a. External Criticism c. Secondary Sources

b. Internal Criticism d. Primary Sources

12. He was a young Italian nobleman who had joined the expedition and a good servant and assistant to
Ferdinand Magellan during the expedition in Seville, Spain.
a. Ruy Lopez Villalobos c. Marco Polo
b. Antonio Pigafetta d. Theodore Cachey Jr.

13. McKinley’s proclamation in which the US made clear its intention of imposing its sovereignty over the
Philippines and also made clear the American intention of colonizing the Philippine is known as _________.
a. Acculturation c. Benevolent Assimilation
b. Globalization d. Colonization

14. Who negotiated the Pact of Biak-na-Bato with Aguinaldo his men?
a. Primo de Rivera c. Felipe Calderon
b. Isabelo Artacho d. Pedro Paterno

15. The following are classified as the Primary resources EXCEPT ________________.
a. Census c. Artifacts
b. Books d. Receipts
16. The password used by a KAWAL in the Katipunan was _________________.
a. Anak ng Bayan c. Katipunero
b. Gomburza d. Rizal

17. Their death signaled the beginning of the Propaganda Movement

a. Jose Burgos, Mariano Gomez, Jacinto Zamora c. Jose Rizal and other Heroes
b. Ninoy Aquino Sr. and Oppositions d. All of the above

18. The central leadership of the KKK was the ___________________:

a. Sangguniang Hukuman c. Sangguniang Bayam
b. Sangguniang Barangay d. Kataastaasang Sanggunian

19. History came from the Greek word ________ which means to search, look into.
a. Historic c. Historia
b. Historiador d. Historian

20. Luna’s assassination was a big blow to the Filipinos because it _______________.
a. Led to a series of reverses on the part of the Filipino Soldiers made Aguinaldo decide to
b. Wage Guerilla warfare against American soldiers deprived the nation of an able
c. Military tactician in its great hour of need
d. It created faction among the Filipino Soldiers

21. The examination of the truthfulness of the evidence, it looks at the content of the source and examines
the circumstance of its production. It looks at the truthfulness and factuality of the evidence by looking at
the author of the source, its context, the agenda behind its creation, the knowledge which informed it, and
its intended purpose among others.
a. External Criticism c. Secondary Sources
b. Internal Criticism d. Primary Sources

22. During the declaration of independence on June 12 the Act of the Declaration of Independence was
organized, written, and read by _____________.
a. Felipe Buencamino c. Ambrosio Bautista
b. Pedro Sanchez d. Emilio Aguinaldo

23. This symbol in the Philippine flag represents the distinctive symbol of Katipunan Society, which by means
of its compact of blood urged on the masses of the people to insurrection.
a. Triangle c. Red Color
b. the Sun d. Blue Color

24. Historian's most important research tools are ___________.

a. Investigation result c. Historical Sources
b. Researches d. Questionnaire

25. Which of the following was not a reform sought from the Spanish government by the Propagandists?
a. Basic Human Rights for the Filipinos
b. Change of Government from absolute to limited Monarch
c. Equality of the Filipinos and Spaniards before the Law
d. Restoration of Filipino representation in the Cortes

26. The history or story of a society or group of people is rooted from their ________, EXCEPT.
a. Folklore and Rituals c. Myth
b. Legends and Arts d. Epic

27. The highest grade of membership in the Katipunan was called ______________________.
a. Kawal c. Bayani
b. Katipunero d. Anak ng Bayan

28. What Spanish colony in the West Indies revolted against the Spanish authorities?
a. Mexico c. Bolivia
b. Cuba d. Chile

29. Which of the following is not written in the Katipunan Code of Conduct?
a. To be a good man, a person should be a person of power and words.
b. To do good for personal gain and not for its own sake is not virtue.
c. To the honorable man, his word is sacred.
d. Do not waste thy time: wealth can be recovered but not time lost.

30. According to Cachey Jr, what was the basis of the first voyage?
 a. Magellan’s diary c. Riddles
b. Stories d. Pigafetta’s Journal

31. It applies "science to a document." It involves such physical and technical tests as dating of paper a
document is written on, but it also involves a knowledge of when certain things existed or were possible, e.g.
when zip codes were invented.
a. External Criticism c. Secondary Sources
b. Internal Criticism d. Primary Sources

32. he Progresista Party also known as __________ Party.

a. Federalista b. Propaganda c. Progessive d. Liberal

33. Who was the last Spanish governor-general of the Philippines?

a. Claveria b. Delos Rios c. Polavieja d. Despujol

34. Gregorio del Pilar sacrificed his life in defense of Aguinaldo in the Battle of ________________________.
a. Tirad Pass b. Bagbag River c. Macabebe d. Montalban

35. He draw an illustration that aimed as a commentary to the workings of Manila Police.
a. Fernando Amorsolo c. Jose P. Rizal
b. Alred McCoy d. Galiciano Apacible

36. Who was the last Filipino General to surrender marking the end of Filipino-American War?
a. Gen. Antonio Luna c. Gen. Miguel Malvar
b. Gen. Gregorio del Pilar d. Gen. Simeon Ola

37. The original title of Kartilya ng Katipunan was _________________.

a. Kartilya b. Manga Aral Nang Katipunan c. Aral ng KKK. d. Kodigo ng Katipunan

38. Looks within the data itself to try to determine truth--facts and "reasonable" interpretation. It includes
looking at the apparent or possible motives of the person providing the data.
a. External Criticism c. Secondary Sources
b. Internal Criticism d. Primary Sources

39. It Is the practice of verifying the authenticity of evidence by examining its physical characteristics;
consistency with the historical characteristics of the time when it was produced: and materials used for
evidence.
a. External Criticism c. Secondary Sources
b. Internal Criticism d. Primary Sources

40. ____________ was the reason why Cory Aquino was designated in presidency that put the Philippines in
the international spotlight for dethroning a dictator through peaceful means.
a. EDSA People Power c. Martial Law
b. Ninoy’s Death d. Invasion

41. During Spanish times Philippine foreign trade with Spain was carried out from what country?
a. Japan b. Mexico c. Korea d. China

42. Which of the following was the head of the Philippine government during the Spanish period?
a. Gobernadorcillo b. Alcaldia c. Governor-general d. Alcalde Mayor

43. Which of these groups in the Philippines had the most elaborated tattoos in ancient times?
a. Ilocanos b. Tagalogs c. Visayans d. Bicolanos

44. Who won the first Philippine National Presidential Election?

a. General Miguel Malvar c. Manuel Luis Quezon
b. Emilio Aguinaldo d. Bishop Gregoriio Aligapay

45. One of the last Filipino generals who fought the Americans and established the so-called “Tagalog
Republic.”
a. Miguel Malvar c. Manuel Tinio
b. Gregorio del Pilar d. Macario Sakay

46. The Hispanic Period had started in the Philippines in 1500s. Who was the first Governor of the Philippines?
a. Ruy Lopez de Villalobos c. Philip II of Spain
b. Ferdinand Magellan d. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi

47. Modern art form that turned away from classical art by exaggerating human features and prodding fun
at its subjects.
 a. Abstract b. Visual Arts c. Political Caricature d. Painting

48. The Code of Kalantiaw is said to be a mythical authentic code in the acclaimed epic story
of____________.
a. Magayon c. Maragtas
b. Sumakwel d. Magayon

49. The Filipinos are deeply religious; however, sometimes this religiosity instill the NEGATIVE attitude of
_________.
a. Social responsibility to participate in the development of society.
b. Resignation and end ups into doing nothing to improve one’s condition.
c. Total surrender to God in times of helplessness is best.
d. God who is omnipotent and omniscient will allow what is best.

50. He is a mythical character who created the main lawful code in the Philippines and it is said to be "The
Code of Kalantiaw".
a. Rajah Bendahara Kalantiaw c. Rajah Datu Kalantiaw
b. Rajah Lakandula Kalantiaw d. Rajah Sumakwel Kalantiaw

51. What economic policy in the 16th century in Europe influenced Spain’s expansion policy to discover new
lands?
a. Spice Trading c. Mercantilism
b. Capitalism d. Colonialism

52. Gregoria de Jesus saw her husband __________ charge for treason by fellow Filipinos who have formed
the Philippine revolutionary force to Spain.
a. Marcelo H. del Pilar c. Andres Bonifacio
b. Emilio Aguinaldo d. Jose Rizal

53. Which was the first labor union in the country founded by Isabelo de los Reyes on July 1901?
a. Association of the Philippine Labor c. Union Trabajadores de Filipinos
b. Union Obrera Democratica d. Association de Compania Filipinos

54. Through the Galleon Trade (1565-1815), the Philippines had extended contacts with _______________.
a. Spain b. Moluccas c. China d. Mexico

55. On August 26th, a big meeting was held in Balintawak, at the house of __________, then Cabeza of that
barrio of Caloocan.
a. Apolonio Samson c. Apolinario Mabini
b. Briccio Pantas d. Aquilino Pimentel

56. Which band played the national anthem on June 12, 1898 during the declaration of the Philippine
Independence?
a. Pangkat Kawayan Pateros c. San Francisco de Malabon Band
b. Kawit Cavite Band d. San Francisco del Monte Band

57. What was the term given by Marcelo H. del Pilar to hidden control and domination by Spanish religious
priests over the colonial government?
a. Pase region b. Las suerte partida c. complace d. Frailocracia

58. Which religious missionaries first arrived in the Philippines?

a. Dominicans b. Franciscans c. Jesuits d. Augustinians

59. The primary source from Rizal's retraction translated from the document found by_____________, C.M. on
18 may 1935
a. Pio Valenzuela c. Fr. Manuel Garcia
b. Fr. Vicente Balaguer d. Fr. Manuel Obach

60. Who was the Spanish mestizo priest who first led the native secular clergy in the Secularization Movement
in 1861?
a. Father Jacinto Zamora c. Father Pedro Pelaez
b. Father Gregorio Aglipay d. Father Jose Burgos

61. What religious institution is the only living remnant of the Philippine Revolution of 1896 today?
a. Philippine Independent Church c. Unitarian Church of the Philippines
b. Roman Catholic Church d. United Church of the Philippines

62. What was the First Philippine Republic?

a. The Republic proclaimed in Malolos
b. The Republic proclaimed under the 1935 Constitution.
 c. The Republic of the Philippines proclaimed in 1946
d. The Republic proclaimed under the Japanese sponsored Constitution

63. Dr. Jose P. Rizal focused the “La Liga Filipina” to _____________.
I. unite the whole country Unus Instar Omnium
II. fight violence & injustice
III. revolt against Spaniards
a. I, III c. I, II
b. II, III d. II only

64. He established the tobacco monopoly during the Spanish era.

a. Jose Basco c. Basilio Agustin
b. Rafael Izquierdo d. Francisco Rizzo

65. An International convention where the Philippine can validate its claim to the Spratlys and other territories
in the west Philippine Sea .
a. United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
b. Rio de Janeiro Convention
c. Geneva convention
d. Kyoto Protocol

66. What values is being promoted by the Philippine government when it launched the “Juan Time” project
in 2011?
a. Punctuality c. Palabra de Honor
b. Austerity d. Close family ties

67. Martial law remained in force until 1981 under Proclamation number ________________.
a. Proclamation no. 1081 c. Proclamation 9994
b. Proclamation no. 1425 d. Proclamation 7610

68. During the Spanish period, it refers to the privilege of the provincial governor to engage in trade.
a. Corregimientos c. Alcalde mayor
b. Alcaldia d. Indulto de comercio

69. In whose presidency was the famous MIRACLE RICE produced?

a. Sergio Osmena c. Ferdinand E. Marcos
b. Joseph “Erap” Estrada d. Fidel V. Ramos

70. The act/law that led to the granting of ten-year transition period.
a. Hare –Hawes Cutting Bill c. Tydings-Mcduffie Law
b. Independence Law d. Parity Rights

71. The author of ‘’Flora de Filipinas’’ circa 1837, the botanical illustrations of plant specimens that grow into
the Philippines herbarium.
a. Gov. Narciso Claveria c. Padre Emmanuel Gonzales
b. Fr. Manuel Blanco d. Jose P. Rizal

72. Which order of presidents correctly applies to Philippine history?

I. Ferdinand Marcos
II. Manuel Roxas
III. Carlos P.Garcia
IV. Diosdado Macapagal

a. IV-III-II-I c. II-IV-III-I
b. II-III-IV-I d. III-II-IV-I

73. In 1956 agreement between the United States and the Philippines extended American rights in the
Philippines not only in the exploitation of natural resources but in all economic activities.
a. Parity Agreement c. Quirino – Foster Agreement
b. Laurel – Langley Agreement d. None of the above

74. He was the Philippine President who proposed the rigorous program, “land for the Landless’’.
a. Carlos Garcia c. Ramon Magsaysay
b. Diosdado Macapagal d. Ferdinand Marcos

75. After World II, the United States paid this amount to the Philippine government, through the Philippine War
Damage Commission, for war damages and rehabilitation.
a. $620 M c. $250 M
b. $120 M d. $400 M
76. Which of the following is a provision of the Pact of Biak – na- Bato between the rebels and the Spanish
authorities in the Philippines?
a. A central government would be established
b. The Filipinos would enjoy religious tolerance
c. Aguinaldo would go into exile voluntarily
d. All arms except those of the rebel officers would be laid down

77. The voyage of Ferdinand Magellan is considered the greatest single achievement in the history of sea
exploration and discovery because it ____________________.
a. Made Spain the mistress of the sea
b. Proved that the world is not flat
c. Marked the discovery of westward route to the East
d. Marked the first circumnavigation of the globe

78. The Katipunan in Cavite was divided into two faction—the Magdiwang and the Magdalo. While the
Magdiwang in Cavite was led by Mariano Alvarez, who lead the Magdalo faction?
a. Ciriaco Bonifacio c. Baldomero Aguinaldo
b. Daniel Tirona d. Artemio Ricarte

79. When was the Philippine Flag raised for the first time?
a. June 12, 1898 c. May 28, 1898
b. July 4, 1946 d. February 25,1986

80. He was the founder and first editor of La Solidaridad in Barcelona, Spain and was considered the greatest
orator of the Filipino colony in Spain?
a. Marciano Ponce c. Marcelo H. Del Pilar
b. Jaena Graciano Lopez d. Gregorio H. Del Pilar

81. In the Philippine government, the earliest and smallest service of governance is the ___________.
a. Barrio c. Municipality
b. Poblacion d. Barangay

82. The first commercial bank in the Philippines and the Far East
a. Allied Bank c. Banco De Oro
b. China Bank d. Banco Islas de Filipinas

83. The date when the American dropped the first atomic bombed Pearl Harbor in Hiroshima.
a. August 9, 1945 c. August 14, 1945
b. August 6, 1945 d. August 20, 1945

84. The date when the Japanese forces attacked and bombed Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.
a. July 25, 1941 c. December 8, 1941
b. January 23, 1942 d. December 7, 1941

85. In the “Death March’’ prisoners were forced to march from Bataan to this place.
a. Sta. Maria, Bulacan c. Lipa, Batangas
b. Imus, Cavite d. San Fernando, Pampanga

86. It is an Agreement between the U.S and the Philippines wherein the former would withdraw and
surrender all rights and possessions, supervision, jurisdiction, control or sovereignty over the Philippines
a. Treaty General Relations c. Treaty of Withdrawal of Authority
b. Treaty of Sovereignty d. Treaty of Paris

87. Which order of governments correctly applies during the American Regime?
a. Civil, Military, Commonwealth
b. Military, Civil, Commonwealth
c. Civil, Commonwealth, Military
d. Military, Commonwealth, Civil

88. The university official who was empowered to remove, suspend or impose penalties upon errant officials
a. Visitador general c. Gobernadorcillo
b. Governor-general d. Corregidor

89. It acted as the Supreme Court and as advisory to the governor-general.

a. Residencia c. Encomienda
b. Visita d. Royal Audencia

90. In 1565 Legaspi concluded a blood compact with the Chieftain of Bohol named __________.
a. Rajah Tupas c. Sikatuna
b. Rajah Sulayman d. Lakandula
91. The practice of having surnames was started during Spanish regime through the order of
a. Governor Gen. Claveria c. Governor Gen. Dela Torre
b. Governor Gen. Polavieja d. Governor Gen. Despujol

92. The public announcer of the barangay to announce the promulgation of the new rules and regulations.
a. Trial by Ordeal c. Umalohokan
b. Judicial d. Succession

93. Memories of brutality which was so in human during the Japanese regime were always associated with a
particular Japanese group called __________________.
a. Kalibapi c. Kamikaze
b. Kempetai d. Samurai

94. Pre-colonial trade in the Philippines was prosperous. Business transactions made use of:
a. Money system c. Credit system
b. Barter system d. Banking System

95. In whose term the celebration date of PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY CHANGED FROM JULY 4 TO JUNE
12?
a. Diosdado Macapagal c. Carlos P. Garcia
b. Ferdinand Marcos d. Elpidio Quirino

96. Which island was the scene of the FIRST LANDING OF US TROOPS when they recaptured the Philippines
from the Japanese?
a. Cebu c. Leyte
b. Samar d. Mindoro

97. Where was the FIRST FILIPINO REPUBLIC inaugurated?

a. Kawit c. Malolos
b. Biak na Bato d. Tejeros

98. Who was ALL TOGETHER THE LAWMAKER, chief executive and judge of pre-Hispanic barangays?
a . Datu c. Teniente de barrio
b. Bathala d. Maharlika

99. He had the MEN OF MACABEBE who stood up against the whole Spanish army with their bolos and spears
against the long riffles of Spain. He was a admired by the Americans to be real man. He DIED IN THE WATER
AT BANKUSAY.
a. Rajah Sikatuna c. Lapu-Lapu
b. Rajah Humabon d. Rajah Soliman

100. Where did the Spaniards establish their FIRST PERMANENT SETTLEMENT?
a. Cebu c. Panay
b. Vigan d. Manila